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BT53 APK

2003 Honda Cr-v

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,530 mi
Last recorded151,530 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Honda Cr-v90,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 APK
MakeHonda
ModelCr-v
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 151,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 151,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Off side and near side floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side and near side rear floors and near side outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 144,458 miles

Exhaust down pipe has a fixing corroded/missing but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 144,458 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens deteriorated and condensation on inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust down pipe has a fixing corroded/missing but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Pass 23 Apr 2019 138,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

o/s headlight lens in poor condition

rear chassis and sills corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2019 138,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

o/s headlight lens in poor condition

rear chassis and sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2018 131,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake back plate loose

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 131,863 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake back plate loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 125,172 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

screen wash bottle leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,978 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 111,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heatsheild loose

Fail 10 Apr 2015 111,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust heatsheild loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 104,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 104,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 104,448 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

condensation and rust in nearside front headlight

Pass 20 Nov 2012 100,043 miles

o/s head lamp washer not spraying light

Fail 16 Nov 2012 100,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s head lamp washer not spraying light

Pass 12 Nov 2011 87,047 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 87,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,827 miles

engine light on

front brake pads getting low

slight travel on footbrake

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,039 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,284 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 27,674 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Cr-v?

Based on 4,177,643 MOT tests across 304,403 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
6,787
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
304,403
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62,925
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,867
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44,532
position lamp(s) not working 40,820
Stop lamp not working 35,888
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BT53 APK is a 2003 Honda Cr-v in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Honda Cr-v models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,218 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cr-v fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 62,925 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT53 APK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cr-v typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Honda Cr-v is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT53 APK is a 2003 Honda Cr-v, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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